Bike to Work?? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

11-30-2004, 03:16 AM

I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
office is keeping me from attempting it. I was in NYC one summer and
saw a guy riding a bike wearing a suit with his briefcase over his
back. I thought this was due to the congestion he faced everyday in
NYC traffic. I am a suburbanite and traffic is far from a problem.
Riding would just be fun if I did not have to change when I arrived at
the office. How do you handle this if you have to wear business
clothes to work, do you bring them with you? This seems like a real
chore. I would love to have the bike at work during lunch. Since I
started riding I am finally losing the weight I gained in the past two
or three years. Plus I feel energized after I ride. That's a nice way
to start the day. Normally I drag my ass in the office yawning while
juggling a cup of coffee, my briefcase and a donut. I'd love to arrive
feeling alive and awake.

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11-30-2004, 05:17 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it.

I wear a long-sleeved jersey t-shirt and quaint loose knee-length shorts
with a granny-flower print over my ordinary tights. I have a pannier on
the back rack which in addition to holding my hand-bag has my nylon slip
and a skirt. On arrival at the office, I pull on the slip and skirt,
remove the shorts from underneath and walk in looking perfectly normal. It
only takes about 90 seconds.

EFR
Ile de France

11-30-2004, 05:17 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it.

I wear a long-sleeved jersey t-shirt and quaint loose knee-length shorts
with a granny-flower print over my ordinary tights. I have a pannier on
the back rack which in addition to holding my hand-bag has my nylon slip
and a skirt. On arrival at the office, I pull on the slip and skirt,
remove the shorts from underneath and walk in looking perfectly normal. It
only takes about 90 seconds.

EFR
Ile de France

11-30-2004, 05:17 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it.

I wear a long-sleeved jersey t-shirt and quaint loose knee-length shorts
with a granny-flower print over my ordinary tights. I have a pannier on
the back rack which in addition to holding my hand-bag has my nylon slip
and a skirt. On arrival at the office, I pull on the slip and skirt,
remove the shorts from underneath and walk in looking perfectly normal. It
only takes about 90 seconds.

EFR
Ile de France

11-30-2004, 05:17 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it.

I wear a long-sleeved jersey t-shirt and quaint loose knee-length shorts
with a granny-flower print over my ordinary tights. I have a pannier on
the back rack which in addition to holding my hand-bag has my nylon slip
and a skirt. On arrival at the office, I pull on the slip and skirt,
remove the shorts from underneath and walk in looking perfectly normal. It
only takes about 90 seconds.

EFR
Ile de France

11-30-2004, 06:14 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Maggie) wrote in message news:<fa026642.0411300316.61b12c33@posting.google. com>...
> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it. I was in NYC one summer and
> saw a guy riding a bike wearing a suit with his briefcase over his
> back. I thought this was due to the congestion he faced everyday in
> NYC traffic. I am a suburbanite and traffic is far from a problem.
> Riding would just be fun if I did not have to change when I arrived at
> the office. How do you handle this if you have to wear business
> clothes to work, do you bring them with you? This seems like a real
> chore. I would love to have the bike at work during lunch. Since I
> started riding I am finally losing the weight I gained in the past two
> or three years. Plus I feel energized after I ride. That's a nice way
> to start the day. Normally I drag my ass in the office yawning while
> juggling a cup of coffee, my briefcase and a donut. I'd love to arrive
> feeling alive and awake.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Maggie: DO IT! Bike commuting is a great way of life. You'll feel
better when you get to work and better when you get home. If your
main concern is how to keep your business clothes neat, try an Eagle
Creek folder or one of their many other packing accessories. That's
what I use. You can see them here:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Good luck!

Bruce

11-30-2004, 06:14 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Maggie) wrote in message news:<fa026642.0411300316.61b12c33@posting.google. com>...
> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it. I was in NYC one summer and
> saw a guy riding a bike wearing a suit with his briefcase over his
> back. I thought this was due to the congestion he faced everyday in
> NYC traffic. I am a suburbanite and traffic is far from a problem.
> Riding would just be fun if I did not have to change when I arrived at
> the office. How do you handle this if you have to wear business
> clothes to work, do you bring them with you? This seems like a real
> chore. I would love to have the bike at work during lunch. Since I
> started riding I am finally losing the weight I gained in the past two
> or three years. Plus I feel energized after I ride. That's a nice way
> to start the day. Normally I drag my ass in the office yawning while
> juggling a cup of coffee, my briefcase and a donut. I'd love to arrive
> feeling alive and awake.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Maggie: DO IT! Bike commuting is a great way of life. You'll feel
better when you get to work and better when you get home. If your
main concern is how to keep your business clothes neat, try an Eagle
Creek folder or one of their many other packing accessories. That's
what I use. You can see them here:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Good luck!

Bruce

11-30-2004, 06:14 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Maggie) wrote in message news:<fa026642.0411300316.61b12c33@posting.google. com>...
> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it. I was in NYC one summer and
> saw a guy riding a bike wearing a suit with his briefcase over his
> back. I thought this was due to the congestion he faced everyday in
> NYC traffic. I am a suburbanite and traffic is far from a problem.
> Riding would just be fun if I did not have to change when I arrived at
> the office. How do you handle this if you have to wear business
> clothes to work, do you bring them with you? This seems like a real
> chore. I would love to have the bike at work during lunch. Since I
> started riding I am finally losing the weight I gained in the past two
> or three years. Plus I feel energized after I ride. That's a nice way
> to start the day. Normally I drag my ass in the office yawning while
> juggling a cup of coffee, my briefcase and a donut. I'd love to arrive
> feeling alive and awake.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Maggie: DO IT! Bike commuting is a great way of life. You'll feel
better when you get to work and better when you get home. If your
main concern is how to keep your business clothes neat, try an Eagle
Creek folder or one of their many other packing accessories. That's
what I use. You can see them here:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Good luck!

Bruce

11-30-2004, 06:14 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Maggie) wrote in message news:<fa026642.0411300316.61b12c33@posting.google. com>...
> I have such a short commute to work that riding my bike would be a
> piece of cake. No traffic to speak of...and not a long distance....yet
> the thought of biking to work and then having to change clothes at the
> office is keeping me from attempting it. I was in NYC one summer and
> saw a guy riding a bike wearing a suit with his briefcase over his
> back. I thought this was due to the congestion he faced everyday in
> NYC traffic. I am a suburbanite and traffic is far from a problem.
> Riding would just be fun if I did not have to change when I arrived at
> the office. How do you handle this if you have to wear business
> clothes to work, do you bring them with you? This seems like a real
> chore. I would love to have the bike at work during lunch. Since I
> started riding I am finally losing the weight I gained in the past two
> or three years. Plus I feel energized after I ride. That's a nice way
> to start the day. Normally I drag my ass in the office yawning while
> juggling a cup of coffee, my briefcase and a donut. I'd love to arrive
> feeling alive and awake.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Maggie: DO IT! Bike commuting is a great way of life. You'll feel
better when you get to work and better when you get home. If your
main concern is how to keep your business clothes neat, try an Eagle
Creek folder or one of their many other packing accessories. That's
what I use. You can see them here:

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Good luck!

Bruce

11-30-2004, 06:15 AM

If your commute is short, why not just wear your suit? If you get
sweaty, ride slower. That;s what I do (10 mile round trip). In the
summer, I wear a short sleeve dress shirt and roll (do not fold,
especially in humid conditions) my jacket and put it on the rack.

Paul